Bihar Bypolls: NDA Leads in Two Seats as Counting Progresses

In the Bihar bypolls for four assembly constituencies, NDA leads in Tarari and Belaganj, while RJD and BSP lead in Imamganj and Ramgarh, respectively. Over 12 lakh voters participated in the elections, which hold significance for major political groups. Counting began on November 23 under tight security arrangements..

Counting for bypolls in Bihar’s Tarari, Imamganj, Belaganj, and Ramgarh assembly constituencies began at 8 AM under tight security. Initial trends show the ruling NDA leading in Tarari and Belaganj, while the RJD (part of the INDIA bloc) leads in Imamganj, and the BSP in Ramgarh.

In Ramgarh, BSP candidate Yadav leads by 3,500 votes over BJP's Ashok Kumar Singh after the second round of counting. Meanwhile, in Imamganj, RJD's Raushan Kumar is ahead by 2,304 votes against Deepa Kumari of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular). Kumari is the daughter-in-law of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who vacated the seat after winning the Gaya Lok Sabha constituency earlier this year.

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The bypolls, held on November 13, are significant for the NDA, INDIA bloc, and the new Jan Suraaj party. Over 12 lakh voters determined the fate of 38 candidates across these constituencies, which became vacant following the election of their MLAs to the Lok Sabha.